Pain Management Flashcards
What is the “Fourth Vital Sign” along with temperature, pulse, and respiration as recognized by AAHA
Pain
What posture do dogs in pain typically show?
Cowered, crouched or recumbent
How can you tell a dog is in pain by the way it walks?
Walks slowly and reluctantly, shuffles and many keep lowered posture
What might a cat who is in pain look like in terms of posture?
Stiff, hunched in sternal, limbs tucked under body
What might a horse or cattle’s posture look like if its in pain?
Head lowered
What are 3 clinical signs of pain? (There are 9)
- Tachycardia
- Tachypnea
- Restlessness
- Hyperthermia
- Hypertension
- Abnormal posture
- Inappetance
- Aggression
- Insomnia
If a horse is looking at or kicking its abdomen, what type of pain is it likely experiencing?
Gastrointestinal
What is one way to differentiate between dysphoria and pain after surgery?
Calming talk and gentle petting to a painful patient should make painful behaviour stop. Pet recognizes that there is someone there soothing them. When the technician leaves, the behaviour continues. If there is no reaction from the pet and they continue the abnormal behaviour, it is likely a drug reaction
Patients who appear delirious and cannot be calmed are more likely to be experiencing stress or a narcotic reaction and will benefit from administration of:
sedation such as a Benzodiazepine or Dexmedetomidine
3 signs of pain in the cat:
a) sleeping continually, over-eating, attention-seeking
b) resentment of being handled, aggression, abnormal posture
c) hyperactivity, large pupils, tail wagging
d) hypotension, hypocapnia, bradycardia
B
During hospitalization, how often should pain assessment be performed?
a) Q4-6 hrs
b) Q30 mins-1 hr
c) Q12-24 hours
d) Q8hr
A
Which is an NMDA antagonist?
a) ketamine
b) lidocaine
c) meperidine
d) dexdomitor
A
